The Synod Action Plan for: St. Bridget Church, Hobart IN July 1, 2018 June 30, 2021 Our Parish Vision (Refer to Learning Aid pp. 7-8) To effectively enable the parishioners of St. Bridget Church to continue to grow in the Catholic faith, in a loving, caring, and welcoming environment. Our Priorities Over the next three years, our priest(s), deacons, lay staff and parishioners will focus our efforts on the following three pastoral priorities and associated goals in order to bring fulfill the vision of First Diocesan Synod and foster the New Evangelization in our local church: Priority 1 Priority 2: Priority 3: Evangelization The best way to spread the Gospel message is to share our faith in Jesus in small groups to help further our community to grow in faith. Vocations and Leadership Formation By creating and developing the Pastoral Council, we are empowering the laity to accept leadership roles within the Church. Sacraments, Prayer, & Worship By connecting faith and prayer and offering various prayer experiences, we want to invigorate the full power of the Gospel in each person. Priority 4 (OPTIONAL): Find Additional Synod Resources at www.garysynod.com Diocese of Gary Synod Action Plan Template 1
Priority 1 : Goal 1 Priority: Evangelization #1 The best way to spread the Gospel message is to share our faith in Jesus in small groups to help further our community to grow in s faith. Introduce the Alpha Program to St. Bridget Church, starting with the Pastoral Council in June 2018, to ignite the fire of faith, deepening the bond among Christians. Tanya Meagher Benchmark: Completion of the Pilot program with the Pastoral Council. Getting their feedback and vision for the future within the parish. Recruiting Host Leaders Host Leaders Summer 2019 10 week program Investment Estimated $$$ Alpha program costs Cost of dinner/reimbursement of hosts Audience Frequency Vehicle/Means Adult Christians Weekly, 10 weeks Find Additional Synod Resources at www.garysynod.com Diocese of Gary Synod Action Plan Template 2
Priority 1 : Goal 2 Priority: s Investment Estimated $$$ Audience Frequency Vehicle/Means Find Additional Synod Resources at www.garysynod.com Diocese of Gary Synod Action Plan Template 3
Priority 2 : Goal 1 Priority: Vocations and Leadership Formation #3 By creating and developing the Pastoral Council, we are empowering the laity to accept leadership roles within the Church. To Motivate and educate the nine members of the Pastoral Council, so that they invigorate the parish community, beginning January 2019. s Marsha Plesac, Pastoral Council Chair Discernment for new Pastoral Council Members, fall 2018 Establishment of the Commissions, with regular meetings Creation of the Pastoral Plan Parish Ministry fair, St. Bridget Feast Day, February 1 st, 2019 Pastoral council presentation to ministry leaders (achieves a single, consistent message to parish leadership) Investment Estimated $$$ Audience Frequency Vehicle/Means Find Additional Synod Resources at www.garysynod.com Diocese of Gary Synod Action Plan Template 4
Priority 2 : Goal 2 Priority: s Investment Estimated $$$ Audience Frequency Vehicle/Means Find Additional Synod Resources at www.garysynod.com Diocese of Gary Synod Action Plan Template 5
Priority 3 : Goal 1 s Priority: Sacraments, Prayer & Worship, #1B By connecting faith and prayer and offering various prayer experiences, we want to invigorate the full power of the Gospel in each person. Promote the Unbound (Heart of the Father) prayer ministry after Mass, during adoration, and other prayer experiences by September 2019. John Crouch Completion of the first Unbound Study Group. Recruiting prayer ministers. Training Prayer ministers. Investment Estimated $$$ Unbound, Basic Study Group Materials Advanced Prayer ministry training materials Audience Frequency Vehicle/Means Find Additional Synod Resources at www.garysynod.com Diocese of Gary Synod Action Plan Template 6
Priority 3 : Goal 2 s Priority: Sacraments, Prayer & Worship, #1B By connecting faith and prayer and offering various prayer experiences, we want to invigorate the full power of the Gospel in each person. Reintroduce and promote the practices of the Sacred Heart of Jesus devotion, starting on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 2018. Mary Long Supply Prayer Cards and list the 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary of Alacoque for parishioners. First Friday Masses with Devotions to the Sacred Heart following Mass. Novena to the Sacred Heart for nine consecutive days prior to the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (following morning mass). Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart recited on the Feast Day. Starting 2019. Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus recited on the Feast Day. Lesson Plan and coloring page to promote the Sacred Heart to Religious Ed. Children Clerical for copying Religious Ed. teachers Investment Estimated $$$ Cost of Prayer Cards As needed, inventory Cost of copying devotional materials Audience Frequency Vehicle/Means Parishioners 9 day novena Parishioners 1 st Friday of month, devotions Religious Ed. Children 1x/yr R.E. class Lesson plan/coloring page Find Additional Synod Resources at www.garysynod.com Diocese of Gary Synod Action Plan Template 7
Priority 4 : Goal 1 (O P T I O N A L) Priority: s Investment Estimated $$$ Audience Frequency Vehicle/Means Find Additional Synod Resources at www.garysynod.com Diocese of Gary Synod Action Plan Template 8
Priority 4 : Goal 2 (O P T I O N A L) Priority: s Investment Estimated $$$ Audience Frequency Vehicle/Means Find Additional Synod Resources at www.garysynod.com Diocese of Gary Synod Action Plan Template 9
Conclusion The Community of St. Bridget Church, led by Rev. Benjamin Ross and with the enthusiastic support of the Parish Planning Team, are grateful for the opportunity to create this plan and excited for the fruit that will come from our collaborative efforts. With great excitement we share this plan with the Bishop of Gary and we look forward to fulfilling the vision of the Synod and Christ s Great Command to Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations. Respectfully Submitted on: Parish Planning Team Members Rev. Benjamin Ross Signature, Pastor: Tyra Serrano Signature, Moderator: Marsha Plesac Alfonso Garcia Rose Benoit Beverly Crouch John Crouch Steve Euvino Jennifer James Tanya Meagher Jennifer Solivais Mary Long Find Additional Synod Resources at www.garysynod.com Diocese of Gary Synod Action Plan Template 10